IBM Administrator
Location: North Little Rock
Posted on: April 29, 2025
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Job Description:
SMARTSOURCE is in need of an IBM administrator for a contract in
Sherwood, AR
Job Type: contract
Duration: 90 days minimum
Location: SHERWOOD, AR 72124
SUMMARY:
The IBM Power Systems Engineer/Administrator serves as the overall
system owner of iSeries mainframe system. This position also
configures, upgrades, and administers the IBM Power 7 platform and
thus must have expert level knowledge of this platform.Duties and
Responsibilities:
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Supervises the iSeries Operations Analyst
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Ensures the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the
in-house information systems that support core organizational
functions
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Provides IBM I, OS/400 i/5 OS support and installation- including
V5R4, V6R1, and V7R1
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Installs and configure interfaces and printer system queues.
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Strong working knowledge of iNavigator and Systems Director
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Manages and configure Websphere MQ for Messaging (MQSeries)
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Provides system monitoring using Robot/Console
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Exercises judgment and creativity in solving complex and major
application implementation issues.
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Interacts with customer/users to clarify project
specifications.
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Trains technical support staff and users on new enhancements.
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Participates in disaster planning and testing, evaluating and
recommending new technology
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Manages and administers all iSeries operating systems and their
corresponding or associated software.
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Reports on system health utilizing IBM and third party
toolsets.
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Distributes and supervises iSeries storage space allotments.
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Conducts research on emerging products, services, protocols, and
standards in support of systems software procurement and
development efforts.
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Interacts and negotiates with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors
to secure products and services
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Uses PowerTech to perform network and system security audits.
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Recommends, schedules, and performs software improvements,
upgrades, and/or purchases.
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Routinely tests the generator and UPS to ensure that they are able
to provide emergency power when needed.
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Supports, implements and recommends changes to security policy and
processes and actively look for system vulnerabilities and ways to
remove or mitigate them.
- Performs other duties as assigned by manager or management
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Regular and reliable attendance required
Required Qualifications and Education Requirements:
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B.S. in Computer Science, Business, or related field of study or
equivalent work experience.
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8+ Years experience IBM i5/iSeries/AS400 Operating System.
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In-depth knowledge of IBM i5 Work Management, Memory Allocation and
Performance Tuning.
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8+ Years experience with RPG/RPGILE, CLP.
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V5R3, hardware planning, some development skills with RPG and
software testing and implementation,
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4+ years advance level experience configuring and administering
Mimix including performing role swaps.
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4+ years supervisory experience
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IBM iSeries certifications in IBM i5/iSeries/AS400 operating
systems and toolsets.
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Experience in developing and implementing business continuity and
disaster recovery practices Must have HMC V7, VIOS, and LPAR
planning and build experience
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Working technical knowledge of network, TCP/IP, and platform
operating systems, including Linux, UNIX, Solaris, As400
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IBM I, OS/400 i/5 OS support and installation- including V5R4,
V6R1, and V7R1
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Hands-on experience in managing IBM power system hardware and OS
upgrades
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Practical experience in Cisco IOS, TCP/IP, and cabling systems
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Extensive experience in LTO tape drives and automated tape library
technologies including EMC Data Domains.
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Solid understanding of disk system concepts ( IBM SVC, V7000,
DS8800, EMC external storage, SRDF data replication) and SAN
fabrics
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Ability to quickly implement Vision Mimix for High Availability
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Expert knowledge in Bsafe Security or PowerTech Network
Security
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System Administration V5R4 or above - Preferred
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iSeries Technical Solutions Design V5R3 or above - Preferred
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iSeries LPAR V5R3 or above - Preferred
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iSeries Implementation V5R3 or above – Preferred
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Familiar with Websphere Application Server (WAS), HTTP, and
Apache
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Has strong working knowledge in DBU, SQL, Query/400 and Web
Query
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Proficient in COBOL, Basic, C and programming languages.
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Proficient in OS/400 CL, HTML, PHP Scripting languages
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Extensive application support experience on IBM mainframes
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Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative
environment.
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Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
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Keen attention to detail.
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Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a
high-pressure environment
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